Shadelands Pediatric Dentistry

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This year at SPD we reviewed our mission and vision a few more times given all the challenges of operating during this pandemic and we realized that our core #Goal was unchanged - to serve our community. Dr King’s words ring true for us now more than ever. What are you doing/can you do for others? Aim high! #mlk #mlkday #mlkjr #serve . . . .... . #walnutcreek #concord #pleasanthill #eastbay #bayarea #pediatricdentistry #smile #smiles #growinghealthysmiles #dental #dentist #teeth #oral #oralhealth #shadelandspediatricdentistry #drmelissa #drmelissalopez See more

I got to shadow myotherapist Carly during an exam yesterday. Since reopening the office after the COVID closure, I have seen what’s now a number of children coming in with pain from unknown sources. What they have most in common is that they grind and/or clench. Myotherapist Carly is helping me better understand how to help in these cases. Parents used to laugh when I talked about kids and stressors, this past year has been riddled with stress for everyone. Talking with ...your children openly about how they feel with everything going on in the world can help teach them how best to handle stress. Make sure to tell your pediatric dentist if they’re reporting pain in their mouth, teeth or even headaches, it could be a myofascial issue. #stress #myofascial #pain . . . . . #walnutcreek #concord #pleasanthill #eastbay #bayarea #pediatricdentistry #smile #smiles #growinghealthysmiles #dental #dentist #teeth #oral #oralhealth #shadelandspediatricdentistry #drmelissa #drmelissalopez See more

How did you spend your Saturday night? I got to hang out w myofunctional therapist extraordinaire, Carly Schneider tonight! Learned so much about airway, breathing and tongue positioning from her in such a short time - look at yourself in a mirror or on your phone’s camera and while smiling , say Lucy licked a lollipop. Did you feel/see your tongue touch the enamel on the backs of your top front teeth? If you did, you may need some exercises to get that tongue... muscle working properly! #tongue #myofunctionaltherapy #orofacial #orofacialmyology . . . . . #walnutcreek #concord #pleasanthill #eastbay #bayarea #pediatricdentistry #smile #smiles #growinghealthysmiles #dental #dentist #teeth #oral #oralhealth #shadelandspediatricdentistry #drmelissa #drmelissalopez See more

Dr Lee & Esmie fulfilled a special request to serve as pit crew for Trent Techron! For all kids who can spit, use a fluoride toothpaste to help keep enamel strong and sparkly. #chevroncars #trent #cars #sparkle #pitcrew #chevron . . . .... . #walnutcreek #concord #pleasanthill #eastbay #bayarea #pediatricdentistry #smile #smiles #growinghealthysmiles #dental #dentist #teeth #oral #oralhealth #shadelandspediatricdentistry #drmelissa #drmelissalopez See more